Presenter: Rudolf Haken Explore the expressive possibilities of the electric viola with pioneering performer and innovator Rudolf Haken. This engaging workshop will demonstrate the instrument’s expanded sonic palette, including extended...
Teacher: Jeffrey Boynton Join Jeffrey Boynton for a special 5 Rhythms workshop honoring the life and legacy of violist and educator Karen Ritscher. Rooted in movement, rhythm, and creative expression,...
Presenter: Braunwin Sheldrick This session introduces Paul Rolland’s motion-based pedagogy as applied to viola bowing, with a focus on developing freedom, balance, and ease of movement. Rolland’s principles—natural posture, balanced...
Presenter: Freya Downey This interactive workshop introduces violists to Pauline Oliveros's "Deep Listening" technique and structured improvisation as tools for expanding artistic expression and enhancing practice effectiveness. Participants will engage...
Presenter: Nicole Melrose Nicole Melrose leads this thoughtful workshop exploring trauma-informed approaches to music teaching, learning, and performance. Participants will gain insight into creating supportive, inclusive environments that promote safety,...
Presenter: Molly Sharp As classical music includes so much one-on-one teaching, many of our skills are learned practically through oral tradition. Because of this, many teachers assume that their students...
Presenter: Mikhail "Misha" Galaganov Playing simultaneous melodies in double stops or hidden polyphony in single musical lines of Baroque pieces often presents technical and musical challenges. Most solo works by...
Presenters: Peter Slowik Lauren Hodges A popular phrase these days is “there is no such thing as advanced technique – only advanced applications of basic technique.” The pathway to artist-level...
Presenter: Juliet White-Smith This interactive workshop will be an introduction to Body Mapping, a somatic modality which grew out of the Alexander Technique. Developed by Barbara Conable in the 1990s,...
Presenters: Nethanel Pollak Heidi Castleman In this workshop, I will explore the profound benefits of Qigong for viola players, emphasizing physical wellness and enhanced performance. Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice...
Presenters: Kimia Hesabi Tiffany Richardson The Community-Centered Violist highlights the collaboration of Kimia Hesabi and Tiffany Richardson as violists, teaching artists, and arts administrators. The session showcases our community-centered work...
Presenter: Nora Krohn Creating a sense of ease on both ends of the dynamic spectrum is a worthy goal for any violist: while the acoustic limitations of the instrument can...